Pet Training 101
Today’s class is pet training 101. You are the student, and your pet will become the guinea pig so-to-speak. We will cover some basics that will be fundamental to your training success with whichever skill you want your pet to achieve. For your pet to successfully learn any new skill you need to make sure he/she is getting enough daily exercise and stimulation. You mayRead More →
P90x Workout for your Cat
Ok, so your cat isn’t necessarily working on its beach body, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fit. It is definitely harder to encourage a cat to exercise versus a dog, but there actually are ways to help get your cat moving. One of the easiest first things you can do is move your cat’s food off the ground. You should set up aRead More →
Springing into Action with Your Dog
As the weather is improving you may be on the hunt for an exciting, new place to bring your dog. Dog parks may be just the solution for you. They are increasing greatly in popularity and are the fastest growing segment of metropolitan parks according to the non-Profit Trust for Public Land in 2011. In a recent USA Today article, there are now actually moreRead More →
How Owning a Pet May Impact Child Development
Remember the classic Disney movie, Lady and The Tramp? Lady was the center of the world for her owners when she first arrived, but the puppy was concerned about her place in the family when the Darlings came home with a new baby. She worried there would not be enough love in the house for the baby and a dog. If Lady had only readRead More →
How Companionship Helps Seniors Cope
The unconditional love and companionship between pet and owner may actually benefit seniors’ health. Seniors who live alone or serve as the caregiver to an ailing spouse will often rely on their pet for more than just companionship. A surprising number of seniors surveyed by the Delta Society felt that caring for a pet was more of a joy than a burden. According to those surveyed, the presenceRead More →
Free Vet Advice
Pet Nutrition Products is proud to have Dr. Melissa Tschegg, DVM as our Staff Veterinarian. As a service to our customers and for the betterment of the pet community, Dr. Melissa provides FREE daily one-on-one personal vet advice to current customers. For free veterinary advice, log into the My Account page on the Pet Nutrition Products website. Click on the free vet advice link to ask Dr. Melissa a question relating to your pet.
Ask the Vet on Facebook
Pet Nutrition Products cares about the health and happiness of your four-legged family members.
As a service to our customers, we are proud to offer FREE professional veterinary advice to our Facebook fans every Friday. Ask The Vet is moderated by PNP’s Staff Veterinarian, Dr. Melissa Tschegg. Dr. Melissa is a graduate of the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a practicing veterinarian and is active in both clinical and surgical settings. Asking a question is easy! Every Friday morning, Pet Nutrition Products will open the floor for questions at 9am Eastern/6am Pacific. Just post your question right on our Facebook wall any Friday morning!
Dr. Melissa will answer as many questions as she can between noon and 2pm Eastern. If Dr. Melissa is unable to get to your question during that two-hour window, we invite you to come back the following week.
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Are you looking for answers to common pet problems? Our pet health blog is the place to find the answers you might be looking for. Some common pet health problems covered are flea and tick, diarrhea, shedding, itching, heartworms, ear infections, allergies, hot spots, and many other issues. We address common pet problems such as barking, chewing, excessive licking, separation anxiety, nighttime crying, biting, and urinating outside the litter box as well as other pet behavior issues in our pet blog.
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